Before the Sunrise Reminds Me Who I Was Supposed to Become by Telion Marex Arlwin 3 Summary
The narrator urgently chases after Luther, insisting she won’t sleep in the maid’s room and suggesting they share a bed since she has her own room in the mansion. Despite her playful teasing about granting wishes and intimacy, Luther remains distant and silent, seemingly eager to avoid her. When she accuses him of discrimination for not granting her wish like other players, he surprisingly agrees to take her to a lavish bedroom where she immediately relaxes, trying to coax him into revealing his name. After some teasing, Luther finally snaps his name, and abruptly sends her to sleep by enveloping her in darkness.
The next morning, the narrator wakes to a scream and finds Luther missing. In the living room, she discovers a strange, elderly corpse lying on the floor, which everyone identifies as Pete, despite his much younger actual age. The group recalls their shared wish to die peacefully of old age, realizing Pete’s death fits this wish and that the dungeon’s challenges are far more serious than they anticipated. The atmosphere is tense and emotionless as they discuss the implications of the wish and the dungeon’s difficulty.
Meanwhile, messages from other players flood the air like a live chat, mocking the failures of the players attempting the dungeon and speculating about the narrator’s wish, which seems to have caused blackouts in the feed. Some players doubt her ability to clear such a high-level dungeon, seeing her as a fragile newbie unlikely to succeed. The chapter ends with this mix of skepticism and intrigue surrounding the narrator’s mysterious wish and the deadly nature of the dungeon they face.
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“Wait!” I called out, my voice urgent as I hurried after him.
“I’m not sleeping in the maid’s room,” I added quickly, hoping to catch his attention.
He didn’t slow down, moving faster as if trying to escape me. I plastered on my brightest smile, determined not to be left behind.
“You have your own room in this mansion, right? So, how about we share a bed?” I suggested, trying to sound casual but hoping to soften his mood.
Still, he remained silent, almost gliding ahead, clearly eager to put distance between us.
I quickened my pace, refusing to give up.
“Hey, aren’t you supposed to grant my wish? You know… the whole shortness of breath, trembling legs, glazed eyes, and—pleasure so intense I die from it,” I teased, hoping to lighten the mood.
He cut me off flatly, “I never agreed to that.”
I frowned, confusion and frustration bubbling up. “What the hell? Isn’t this dungeon called ‘Wish’? Weren’t you the one who promised to grant every player’s wish? Why are you treating me differently? That’s discrimination! I’m going to file a complaint with headquarters!”
He stopped abruptly, staring at me in silence. The surprise on his face was unmistakable, as if my words had caught him off guard.
After a long pause, his tone softened with reluctant acceptance. “…Fine. Come with me.”
We wound through a maze of corridors until we reached a lavish bedroom. The moment I saw the enormous king-sized bed dominating the room, I couldn’t resist. I threw myself onto it with an exaggerated sigh of relief.
“So soft… finally,” I murmured, stretching out and crossing my legs comfortably.
“My legs hurt. Massage them for me,” I added with a playful grin.
He glanced at me once, his face unreadable, and said nothing.
I wasn’t about to give up just yet.
“By the way, what’s your name? I can’t keep calling you Boss forever,” I said, trying to coax him into sharing.
He dodged the question immediately. “It has nothing to do with you. You’re a player. Focus on clearing the dungeon.”
I smiled sweetly, undeterred. “Then what should I call you? Baby? Honey? Hubby? Master? Daddy?”
My voice grew more teasing with each suggestion. Finally, he snapped, “Luther Horden,” he blurted out, the name clipped but his teeth clearly clenched beneath the calm exterior.
“Well then—” I began again, a mischievous smile tugging at my lips.
“Enough,” he cut me off sharply. “Go to sleep.”
With a flick of his wrist, a swirl of black mist swept toward me. Before I could even react, everything went pitch dark—like someone had flipped off my power switch.
The next morning, I was jolted awake by a piercing scream.
Blinking my eyes open, I realized Luther was nowhere to be seen. I hurried to wash up and made my way down to the living room, only to freeze in place.
There, sprawled on the floor, lay a stranger’s body. The corpse looked incredibly old—white hair and beard, deep wrinkles carved into a face that seemed at least seventy, maybe eighty years old. Strangely, the face felt familiar, though I couldn’t place why.
I scanned the room. Everyone had gathered except for Pete. Their expressions were stone-cold, betraying no emotion.
A woman with red-dyed hair, probably in her thirties, looked around slowly before speaking. “I just checked. That body on the floor… that’s Pete.”
“No way,” someone shouted back. “Pete’s only in his forties. That corpse looks ancient. The ages don’t match.”
The woman sighed deeply. “Remember what wish we all made yesterday? ‘No sickness, no pain, die peacefully of old age.’ Pete’s death… it fits the wish perfectly. We seriously underestimated this dungeon. Thought we could get clever and skate by. An SSS-level run isn’t a joke.”
Messages started scrolling through the air like a live chat again.
[LMAO, my favorite part—watching cocky players crash and burn. Serves ’em right.]
[Wait, didn’t everyone wish to die of old age? What did the girl in the corner wish for? I blacked out halfway through yesterday—didn’t see the rest. Can someone recap?]
[Black screen too!]
[ME too!!]
[Same here!]
…
[Why are so many people getting black screens? I thought it was just my connection.]
[Maybe she made the one correct wish, so they censored the feed? OMG. Is someone actually going to clear an SSS-level dungeon???]
[You people jump to the wildest conclusions. I looked into her—total newbie. And that fragile little thing? I could slap her flat. Expecting her to beat a top-tier dungeon is hilarious.]
Conclusion
The chapter closes on a note of tension and uncertainty, capturing the fragile balance between hope and despair in the face of overwhelming challenges. The protagonist’s determined spirit, despite Luther’s cold demeanor and the imposing nature of the dungeon, highlights the resilience required to navigate this perilous world. The unexpected death of Pete, a fellow player, underscores the high stakes and the cruel reality that even the most carefully crafted wishes cannot shield one from fate’s harsh hand.
Amidst the eerie silence and the swirling rumors, the emotional undercurrent remains poignant—the yearning for connection, identity, and survival in an unforgiving environment. The protagonist’s playful attempts to break through Luther’s guarded exterior reveal a deeper need for understanding and companionship, while the growing unease among the group hints at the daunting trials yet to come. This chapter leaves us suspended between the warmth of human desire and the cold shadow of mortality, setting the stage for the next steps in this harrowing journey.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
Tensions run high as the aftermath of Pete’s mysterious death shakes the group to its core, leaving everyone questioning the true nature of the dungeon and the consequences of their wishes. The eerie silence and the cryptic messages hint at deeper layers of danger and deception, suggesting that the challenges ahead will test not only their skills but their very understanding of reality. The protagonist’s connection with Luther Horden remains fraught with unspoken emotions, and his sudden disappearance adds a new layer of urgency and uncertainty.
In the next chapter, expect the fragile balance between trust and suspicion to be pushed to its limits as alliances might be questioned and hidden motives start to surface. The protagonist’s resilience and wit will be crucial as she navigates this treacherous environment, where every wish carries unforeseen costs. The emotional stakes are rising, and the journey toward clearing the SSS-level dungeon promises to be as perilous as it is revealing.

Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.